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Become a Cityzen
Whether you’re simply looking to join a run with like-minded members of your community, or want to organise campaigns and advocate for change, this platform has been built to guide you on your journey and help you to level up along the way.
Follow the steps below to get set up and start playing an active role in the health of urban spaces.
How to become a Cityzen
- Register on this site to create a profile
- Log in to watch quick and simple training videos
- Participate by signing up for a run
- Engage with our learning system to level up and learn how to collect data, lead runs or initiate campaigns
- Collect data using the app or one of our wearable sensors
- Analyse data collected by all runners
- Organise campaigns and advocate for healthier urban spaces
What do Cityzens do?
Cityzens aspire
They use data to shape new narratives to inform the design of urban spaces and engagement with decision-makers
Cityzens inspire
They lead activations that use physical activity to generate data stories about health and climate risks and assets in public space
Cityzens conspire
They build community movements equipped to increase the demand for healthy climate-resilient public spaces
Hubs
Hubs are local civil society organisations that act as social infrastructure and provide space for Cityzens to host activations and plan advocacy campaigns.
No hub in your city? Consider hosting a Hub or recommend an organisation that might.
What Cityzens say
Through my citizen science advocacy work, I’m committed to increasing the demand for clean air. That’s why I’m planning on measuring air quality as I run the Lagos marathon in 2023
Lagosians and Nigerians deserve better air quality and an improved quality of life. This is an opportunity for me to be the change I want to see. Environmental sustainability needs to be taken more seriously in Nigeria and across Africa. We are already witnessing the consequences, such as ozone layer depletion. Properly disposing of litter can significantly improve our air quality by reducing pollution sources. A few years ago, I participated in the CleanAirRun organised by Onome. While it was a fantastic experience, allowing us to photograph pollutants along the route, it was also disheartening to see the amount of litter around. We don't throw trash on the floors in our homes; it’s unacceptable to do so in our environment. Proper waste disposal is essential for a cleaner, healthier environment and better air quality.
I previously participated in UrbanBetter’s 15km run for clean air where we collected air quality data. At the end of the run, I was educated and now I wish to share this knowledge with all.
As Gandhi said, 'Be the change you wish to see in the world.' Leading runs, engaging in citizen science, and advocating for the environment have empowered me to inspire others and foster a sustainable future. Together, our small actions create waves of positive change.
